I have the Bernina 200 and now the 830. Years ago I never thought I would ever have any interest in owning an embroidery machine, but one day, about ten years ago, for whatever reason, I bought the 200 and I was hooked. I thought about taking the plunge on the 830 for about a year after they came out, but have had mine for a little over a year now, and I LOVE it--hate to sew on any of my other machines. I am hooked on machine cross stitch, and the 830 is absolutely marvelous! Am attaching a photo of a patriotic Santa that I cross stitched on the 830 yesterday. I am going to frame it and put it in our quild auction for November.